Features that fit your diabetes management lifestyle

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As the world leader in continuous glucose monitoring, Medtronic Diabetes is committed to providing our customers with unique value that goes beyond delivering state-of-the-art technology. Your Guardian® REAL-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System includes:

  • REAL-Time display for added protection, 24 hours a day.
  • MiniLink™ REAL-Time Transmitter designed for exceptional comfort, with an ultra-sleek, thin profile.
  • CareLink™ Personal software to help you manage your diabetes.
  • Tools and support when you need them 24/7/365 from the most personalized, in-depth education and support program in the industry — by your side every step of the way.
  • Cool Medtronic "Skins" for a personalized look.

REAL-Time display

The Guardian REAL-Time System display gives you added protection and confidence, 24 hours a day.

With the Guardian REAL-Time System, an amazing amount of information is right there on your monitor.

REAL-Time Alerts

Three different kinds of alerts give you time to avoid or minimize oncoming highs and lows.

REAL-Time Continuous Glucose Readings

When you can read your current glucose level any time of day or night, you won't be surprised by a sudden low or high.

REAL-Time Trend Graphs

Seeing a graph of your glucose levels over the last 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours lets you identify patterns and fine-tune your diabetes management accordingly.

REAL-Time Trend Arrows

When your glucose levels start changing in a hurry, these arrows show you the direction and rate of change, which helps you anticipate and react to the changes.

MiniLink REAL-Time Transmitter

The MiniLink REAL-Time Transmitter is exceptionally comfortable because it is small, lightweight, ergonomically shaped, and designed to minimize skin irritation. An ultra-sleek, thin profile allows the MiniLink REAL-Time Transmitter to lay flat without a bulge.

  • Small and thin profile (approximately 1/3 of an inch thick) — easy to hide under clothing.
  • Wireless — provides flexibility for placement in different locations on the body.
  • Waterproof — can be worn while swimming*, bathing, or showering without worries

* Can be worn to a depth of 8 feet for 30 minutes

Ultra-sleek design requires very little skin "real estate."

By your side every step of the way

When you start living with your Guardian REAL-Time System, you'll have the support of Medtronic Diabetes at your fingertips. A live, 24-Hour HelpLine is available 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. Highly-trained technicians answer your calls personally — no paging or forwarding. You can count on us to provide you with the industry's most personalized, in-depth education and support program.


Better control with CareLink Personal software

Web-based tools enable you to capture continuous glucose monitoring data and logbook entries online, and download easy-to-read charts, graphs, and tables. You and your healthcare provider can use these reports to discover patterns, problems, and insights not possible with fingerstick testing and logbooks. These insights can allow your healthcare provider to make therapy adjustments that can lead to better management of your diabetes. The reports can also help you identify opportunities for lifestyle changes that can improve control of your glucose levels.

Express yourself with Medtronic "Skins"

You can enhance the look of your Guardian REAL-Time System with "skins" — replaceable vinyl covers for your monitor that are a fun and exciting way to express your own style. Each high quality vinyl skin has an adhesive side, allowing you to easily apply the skin to your Guardian REAL-Time System monitor.

Go Ahead. Express Yourself today

See the main components of the Guardian REAL-Time System